An electrifying adventure from New York Times bestselling author
Jennifer A. Nielsen! What happens when a plague isn't all that kills...
As a lethal plague sweeps through the land, Ani Mells is shocked when
she is unexpectedly captured by the governor's wardens and forced to
submit to a test for the deadly Scourge. She is even more surprised when
the test results come back positive, and she is sent to Attic Island, a
former prison turned refuge -- and quarantine colony -- for the ill. The
Scourge's victims, Ani now among them, can only expect to live out
short, painful lives there. However, Ani quickly discovers that she
doesn't know the whole truth about the Scourge or the Colony. She's been
caught in a devious plot, and, with the help of her best friend, Weevil,
Ani means to uncover just what is actually going on.But will she and
Weevil survive long enough to do so?The Scourge is an explosively
thrilling tale of adventure and intrigue, courage and heart from New
York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen.